Brake Pad Review: Hawk HPS 5.0

osbornsm · 06-22-2017, 09:36 AM

Hawk HPS 5.0
- I wore through another set of OEM pads and thought i'd give these guys a try.

They are about 90% of the OEM pad's capability. Pedal feel is slightly spongy and it takes a lil bit before full braking force is realized.

Summary:
It IS a good pad for someone looking for an OEM replacement.
It is NOT good for those who are looking for more performance out of the stock braking system.

Move along... nothing to see here, pad wise.

Jsolo · 06-22-2017, 09:59 PM

Did you bleed the brakes?

Regular or sport (quad piston) calipers?

osbornsm · 06-23-2017, 08:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jsolo

Did you bleed the brakes?

Regular or sport (quad piston) calipers?

I bleed brakes regularly, and Sport calipers.

Also, side-note...

Be VERY careful when bedding the pads in. I lost brakes stopping from too high of a speed. Overheated the pads.

Jsolo · 06-23-2017, 10:37 AM

I'm curious, did you replace the rotors too? If not, did you resurface the old rotors?

Spooler · 06-23-2017, 12:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by osbornsm

I bleed brakes regularly, and Sport calipers.

Also, side-note...

Be VERY careful when bedding the pads in. I lost brakes stopping from too high of a speed. Overheated the pads.

UGG, those pads aren't worth a crap then if you overheated them that easy.

Vrg37s · 06-28-2017, 05:52 PM

So what pads are you recommending for people who never track, but want an improvement over oem pads?

Ape Factory · 06-28-2017, 11:29 PM

The Nismo pads are a nice improvement over OEM but I also installed them along with new rotors, braided lines, fluid and the master cylinder brace.

Less initial bite, especially when cold but FAR more modularity. They're extremely sensitive to brake pressure without being grabby and do offer more overall braking power. I often found the stock pads to lack outright power, especially when it's hot out and they performed better in winter. The Nismo pads will squeak if you drag the brakes at low speed or if you just washed the car. Otherwise they don't make any noise. Look around as you can get them for a very good price. They're made by Ferodo for Nissan.

I'd like to try the Carbotech 1521 or even the new Akebono performance pads just for ***** and giggles.

Rusty · 06-28-2017, 11:34 PM

If you don't mind a little dust. The EBC Yellowstuff is a good pad. You can DD and do entry level trackdays with them.

Memphis370Z · 06-29-2017, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

If you don't mind a little dust. The EBC Yellowstuff is a good pad. You can DD and do entry level trackdays with them.

I second this. Installed a set just before ZDayZ and they did a great job on the Dragon.

Vrg37s · 06-29-2017, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rusty

If you don't mind a little dust. The EBC Yellowstuff is a good pad. You can DD and do entry level trackdays with them.

Ok i'll look into these.

06-22-2017, 09:36 AM	#1 (permalink)
osbornsm A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: WHAT Posts: 2,551 Drives: 2018 Camaro SS 1LE Rep Power: 424	Brake Pad Review: Hawk HPS 5.0 Hawk HPS 5.0 - I wore through another set of OEM pads and thought i'd give these guys a try. They are about 90% of the OEM pad's capability. Pedal feel is slightly spongy and it takes a lil bit before full braking force is realized. Summary: It IS a good pad for someone looking for an OEM replacement. It is NOT good for those who are looking for more performance out of the stock braking system. Move along... nothing to see here, pad wise. B&W_Evader, axmea?, P's_Z and 2 others like this. __________________ 2018 Camaro SS 1LE (455hp) - 2011 Nissan 370z (333hp) - 2004 VW R32 (240hp) - 2000 Civic Si (160hp)

06-22-2017, 09:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
Jsolo Track Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: chicago Posts: 783 Drives: '12 G37 6MT Rep Power: 14	Did you bleed the brakes? Regular or sport (quad piston) calipers? Brendan likes this. __________________ G37S Sedan 6MT, Eibach swaybars, Invidia Exhaust, Weaker Clutch Pedal Spring For sale links

06-23-2017, 10:37 AM	#4 (permalink)
Jsolo Track Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: chicago Posts: 783 Drives: '12 G37 6MT Rep Power: 14	I'm curious, did you replace the rotors too? If not, did you resurface the old rotors? __________________ G37S Sedan 6MT, Eibach swaybars, Invidia Exhaust, Weaker Clutch Pedal Spring For sale links

06-28-2017, 11:29 PM	#7 (permalink)
Ape Factory Base Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: San Antonio Posts: 210 Drives: Audi RS5/QX70S Rep Power: 9	The Nismo pads are a nice improvement over OEM but I also installed them along with new rotors, braided lines, fluid and the master cylinder brace. Less initial bite, especially when cold but FAR more modularity. They're extremely sensitive to brake pressure without being grabby and do offer more overall braking power. I often found the stock pads to lack outright power, especially when it's hot out and they performed better in winter. The Nismo pads will squeak if you drag the brakes at low speed or if you just washed the car. Otherwise they don't make any noise. Look around as you can get them for a very good price. They're made by Ferodo for Nissan. I'd like to try the Carbotech 1521 or even the new Akebono performance pads just for ***** and giggles. __________________ '13 Audi RS5 Misano w/mods-The Red Mist '13 G37 IPL-SOLD

06-28-2017, 11:34 PM	#8 (permalink)
Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 35,180 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684437	If you don't mind a little dust. The EBC Yellowstuff is a good pad. You can DD and do entry level trackdays with them. Memphis370Z likes this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html

06-28-2017, 05:52 PM	#6 (permalink)
Vrg37s Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: CA Posts: 235 Drives: 08 G37 Rep Power: 12	So what pads are you recommending for people who never track, but want an improvement over oem pads?

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